Collage: Gabrielle Langdon; Source images: Courtesy of brands Save StorySave this storySave StorySave this story All products featured on Allure are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. If you’re looking for a less expensive alternative to your pricey fragrances (because, same!), consider the best hair perfumes. They might not be as concentrated as your eau de parfums (which we find as a plus, honestly—some scents are simply too intense!), but each spritz lightly drenches your strands in subtly scented concoctions that make every hair flip smell…

Collage: Gabrielle Langdon; Source images: brandsSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story All products featured on Allure are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Finding the best deodorants for sensitive skin doesn’t have to be a (smelly) guessing game. These days, there are plenty of gentle yet effective formulas with carefully chosen active ingredients to keep you fresh without triggering redness, itching, or bumps. The key is knowing what to avoid. Fragrance, alcohol, baking soda, and certain aluminum compounds are some of the most common culprits,…

New research has found that consuming three or more servings of French fries per week is associated with a 20% increased risk. Kobus Louw/Getty Images Eating French fries three or more times a week is linked to a 20% higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Experts say the way fries are processed and cooked, including added sugars, refined oils, and high heat, plays a major role in raising the risk. Fries are considered an ultra-processed food that may impact blood sugar, gut health, and inflammation when eaten regularly. An occasional serving of fries is unlikely to cause harm, but…

Adobe StockSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this story I spent many hours of my childhood at the orthodontist’s office. Thanks to my cleft palate, I wore braces on and off for about 10 years. Although I never had braces as an adult (I finished my treatment during my junior year of high school), I know that getting them is a big decision that affects nearly every part of daily life. In addition to changing your personal care routine, eating habits, and sometimes even your social calendar (trust me, there are days when your mouth is too sore to go out…